Cancer Screening - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052141041X ISBN 13: 9780521410410

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

Screening is regarded as a cost-effective and clinically useful approach for the early diagnosis of several malignancies, especially such common cancers as those of the breast and the cervix. This 1991 is a publication from the Project on evaluation of Screening for Cancer, organized by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), one of the world's foremost agencies in the field of cancer epidemiology and control. It contains recommendations from the international authorities on cancers for which screening is used. Findings from studies in many countries are presented and evaluated, and methodological issues are also discussed. This is an influential and authoritative statement on the scope of cancer screening. It will be of interest to oncologists, epidemiologists and others in the public health field.

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Book Description

Screening is regarded as a cost-effective and clinically useful approach for the early diagnosis of several malignancies, especially common cancers. This 1991 publication was organized by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), one of the world's foremost agencies in the field of cancer epidemiology and control.

Synopsis

This book provides a concise, critical account of the mental health aspects of HIV infection as it affects patients, health professionals and other carers. The author offers an objective overview of the available information on psychological and behavioural aspects of AIDS and HIV, and challenges a number of ill-founded attitudes and opinions. Prefaced by clear and up-to-date explanations of the biological and neurological effects of infection, the complex problems encountered by patients and health workers are explored. Accompanied by case histories, issues of fear and stigma are confronted along with many controversial issues in AIDS psychiatry. The author offers insights and practical advice which will commend this clear and thoughtful overview to a wide readership in the mental health field and beyond.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052141041X
• ISBN 13: 9780521410410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456
• Editor: Miller A. B., Chamberlain J., Day N. E., Hakama M., Prorok P. C.